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Detail of Apollo and Daphne, 1680-85 (marble)
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Detail of Apollo and Daphne, 1680-85 (marble)
XAM82135 Detail of Apollo and Daphne, 1680-85 (marble) by Auer, Jakob (c.1645-c.1706); height: 43 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright
Media ID 22349194
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Changing Metamorphoses Metamorphosis Nymph Ovid Struggle
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This print captures the intricate details of "Detail of Apollo and Daphne" a mesmerizing marble sculpture created by Jakob Auer in 1680-85. Standing at a height of 43 cm, this masterpiece is housed in the prestigious Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. The image depicts a pivotal moment from Ovid's Metamorphoses, where Apollo, the god of music and poetry, pursues Daphne, a beautiful nymph. As their story unfolds before our eyes, we witness the struggle between love and resistance. The delicate curves and contours carved into the marble perfectly convey both Apollo's desire for Daphne's beauty and her desperate attempt to escape his advances. Auer skillfully captures every nuance of this metamorphic encounter through his attention to detail. The viewer can almost feel Daphne's anguish as she transforms into a laurel tree to evade Apollo's grasp forever. Her nudity symbolizes vulnerability while highlighting her natural beauty. This photograph allows us to appreciate not only Auer's artistic prowess but also Ovid's timeless tale that explores themes such as love, transformation, and human nature. It serves as a reminder that even gods are not immune to heartache or rejection. As we gaze upon this stunning print from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time to witness an eternal struggle frozen in stone – an enduring testament to the power of art capturing profound emotions within its very essence.
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